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Thanksgiving Cocktail Recipes

These cocktails work well before dinner, with dessert, or anytime you want a seasonal drink for a Thanksgiving gathering.

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The Manhattan: A Timeless Whiskey Classic

Manhattan

IBA

BASE: Rye, Sweet Vermouth

  • 2 oz Rye
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • 3 Brandied Cherries
The Boulevardier Cocktail: A Negroni's Bourbon Cousin

Boulevardier

IBA

BASE: Bourbon, Campari, Sweet Vermouth

  • 1 1/2 oz Bourbon
  • 1 oz Campari
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The Hot Toddy: Warm Whiskey, Honey, and Winter Relief

Hot Toddy

BASE: Blended Scotch

  • 2 oz Blended Scotch
  • 1/3 oz Honey
  • 1/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 2 oz Boiling Water
  • 3 Dried Cloves
  • Lemon Wheel for garnishment
  • Cinnamon Stick for garnishment
The Irish Coffee: Warmth, Caffeine, and Comfort

Irish Coffee

BASE: Irish Whiskey

  • 1 1/2 oz Irish Whiskey
  • Freshly Brewed Coffee (top off)
  • 1 tsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 oz Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 tsp Grated Nutmeg for garnishment
The Amaretto Sour: Almond Sweetness Rebuilt with Balance

Amaretto Sour

BASE: Bourbon

  • 1 1/2 oz Amaretto
  • 1/2 oz Bourbon
  • 1 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1/2 oz Egg White
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Lemon Twist for garnishment
  • Brandied Cherry for garnishment
The Jack Rose: Apple Brandy, Citrus, and Grenadine in Pre-Prohibition Balance

Jack Rose

BASE: Apple Brandy

  • 2 oz Apple Brandy
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz Grenadine
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment
The Bourbon Milk Punch: Bourbon Comfort in an Opaque, Old-School Form

Bourbon Milk Punch

BASE: Bourbon

  • 1 3/4 oz Bourbon
  • 2 1/2 oz Whole Milk
  • 1/2 oz Vanilla Syrup
  • 1/4 tsp Grated Nutmeg for garnishment
The Brandy Alexander: Creamy, Confident, and Classically Refined

Brandy Alexander

IBA

BASE: Cognac

  • 1 1/2 oz Cognac
  • 1 oz Crème de Cacao
  • 1 oz Heavy Cream
  • 1/4 tsp Grated Nutmeg for garnishment
The Rusty Nail: Two-Spirit Minimalist Power

Rusty Nail

BASE: Blended Scotch

  • 1 1/2 oz Blended Scotch
  • 3/4 oz Drambuie
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment
The Vieux Carré: A Nostalgic Sip of New Orleans

Vieux Carré

IBA

BASE: Rye, Cognac, Sweet Vermouth

  • 1 oz Rye
  • 1 oz Cognac
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 1/4 oz Bénédictine
  • 2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment
The Angel Face: Orchard Elegance with a Potent Core

Angel Face

BASE: Gin, Apple Brandy

  • 1 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Apple Brandy
  • 1 oz Apricot Liqueur
  • Apple Slice for garnishment
Bijou Cocktail: A Jewel of the Bar

Bijou

BASE: Gin, Sweet Vermouth

  • 1 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 3/4 oz Green Chartreuse
  • 1 dash Orange Bitters
  • Brandied Cherry for garnishment
The Black Russian: Dark Coffee Simplicity in Two Parts

Black Russian

IBA

BASE: Vodka

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 1 oz Coffee Liqueur
The Bobby Burns: Scotch Nightcap with Poetic Depth

Bobby Burns

BASE: Scotch, Sweet Vermouth

  • 1 oz Scotch
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 1/2 oz Bénédictine
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment
The Brandy Milk Punch: Creamy Comfort in a Glass

Brandy Milk Punch

BASE: Cognac

  • 1 1/2 oz Cognac
  • 2 1/2 oz Whole Milk
  • 1/2 oz Vanilla Syrup
  • 1/4 tsp Grated Nutmeg for garnishment
The Carajillo Shakeado: Espresso and Licor 43 in Motion

Carajillo

BASE: Licor 43

  • 1 1/2 oz Licor 43
  • 1 1/2 oz Espresso
  • Coffee Beans for garnishment
  • Rosemary Sprig for garnishment
  • Charred Lemon Slice for garnishment
Charles Dickens Punch: A Victorian Classic

Charles Dickens's Punch

BASE: Rum, Cognac

  • 2 cups Rum
  • 1 1/2 cups Cognac
  • 5 cups Black Tea
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 3 Lemon Juice
  • Lemon Slices for garnishment
  • Orange Slices for garnishment
  • Grated Nutmeg for garnishment
Daniel Webster's Punch: A Potent Elixir

Daniel Webster's Punch

BASE: Jamaican Rum, Cognac, Dry Oloroso Sherry

  • 3/4 cup Jamaican Rum
  • 3/4 cup Cognac
  • 3/4 cup Dry Oloroso Sherry
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 3 Lemons
  • 2 cups Black Tea
  • 1 1/2 cups Red Wine
  • Champagne (top off)
  • Fruit Embellished Ice Ring for garnishment
The Godfather Cocktail: Quiet Power in Two Parts

Godfather

BASE: Scotch

  • 2 oz Scotch
  • 1/2 oz Amaretto
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The Godmother: Almond Softness with a Vodka Backbone

Godmother

BASE: Vodka

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 1/2 oz Amaretto
  • Orange Peel for garnishment

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